During its annual convention in April, National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) president William P. Rimel III had presented six Printing Ink Pioneer Awards, the maximum number of such awards, which recognize long-term members of the ink industry “who have faithfully served their companies and the association for many years.” Then, with a smile, Mr. Rimel paused, and added that there was “one more Pioneer Award” to be handed out. As he read the vast qualifications of the honor...